Attn LES Parents/Guardians: We are excited to welcome students and families tonight from 5:15-6:45. This year LES will only have water bottle filling stations open. We will provide students with water bottles that stay at school and are washed regularly. These bottles have shipped, but not arrived. Please send a clearly labeled refillable water bottle with your child to school. Please remember if your child is riding a school vehicle they will need a face mask per current federal regulations, please send one accordingly. Thank you.
Welcome back message from Scott Crenshaw, Superintendent of USD 298 Lincoln. https://5il.co/x1ev
Attn LES Parents/Guardians: We are excited to welcome back students and families tomorrow for Meet The Teacher Night. In order to stagger a larger crowd, parents may start with their child's teacher and then come through the barbecue line, or you may come through the barbecue line and then meet your child's teacher. This will accommodate a larger crowd and allow for social distancing. Teachers and food will be available from 5:15-6:45 p.m. We are so excited to kick off the 2021-2022 school year with your family.
Attn: LES K-5th parents, letters to your child were sent listing their classroom teacher, if you would like a sneak peek please log into your Powerschool account. If you do not have a Powerschool account please email white.brenda@usd298.com for information. Thank you.
NHS students Tana H., Yazmin R., and Dawson O. Repainted the paw prints in front of LJSHS. Thanks Ladies!!!
A big shout out to volunteers David Bell, John Buttenhoff, Ron Buttenhoff, Jason Coover and Brennan Johnson for the excavation work and clean up around the Lincoln Jr/Sr High School grounds. Volunteers like you are what make us Leopard Proud – thank you!
High School Students (Grades 9-12): Laptops are ready to be picked up. If you have enrolled and have paid all your enrollment fees, you can pick it up this week during the following times. Please bring a parent/guardian with you if they didn't sign the paper at enrollment. Tuesday 8-12, Wednesday 10-3:45, Thursday 7:45 - 3:45, Friday 7:45 -3:45.
The district activities calendar has been added to the new USD 298 web page. Again, thank you for your patience as we update the new web page.
https://www.usd298.com/page/activities-calendar
Remember enrollment dates are Monday, August 2 from 12 noon - 8 pm, and Tuesday, August 3 from 8 am – 2 pm at LJSHS Commons. Due to new federal regulations, all households need to complete the Household Economic Survey that was included in your enrollment packet. If families do not complete the application, state funding and federal at-risk funding for our school district may be reduced and local funding may need to be increased in the future. We look forward to seeing you at enrollment.
The first day of school for LES K-5th grade students will be on Friday, August 13. 6th, 9th, and new students at LJSHS, will also start on August 13. School will be dismissed at 1 pm. Busses will run, lunch will be served. Regular session for all students, PK - 12th grade, will be Monday, August 16. Please note that this school year, as approved by the Board of Education last spring, school will be dismissed at 2:30 pm every Wednesday to allow for staff planning and inservice .
Lincoln Elementary School will host Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 pm. All Kindergarten through 5th grade LES families are invited to attend a free family meal served in the new lunchroom from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Hope your can attend!
Today, our head cook harvested fresh gourmet and bibb lettuce from the tower garden to add to today's Summer Meals. Yummy!
#fuelingkskids
USD 298 is proud to announce the release of their new web page www.usd298.com The link to the summer food program form is on the blue bar at the top. If you haven't downloaded the USD298 app on your phone, it is available to see the live feed, events, cafeteria meals, etc. Be sure and turn on notifications. We appreciate your patience as we update content and learn the new platform.
USD 298 is looking for a HS and JH wrestling coach for the 2021-2022 season. Call or stop by the BOE if you are interested.
Due to summer floor maintenance, community access to the weight room will be closed starting July 27, 2021, through July 29, 2021. Access will reopen at 7 pm on Friday, July 30, 2021. Thank you!
The USD 298 enrollment packets will be mailed out this week - watch for it in your mailbox!
Here is a copy of the LJSHS Supply List: https://5il.co/vfkt and the Lincoln Elementary Supply List: https://5il.co/vfl8
2021-2022 enrollment packets will be mailed out next week and enrollment information will be posted on our website as well. If you have moved from our district or are new to our district, please contact the school board office at (785) 524-4436 with your contact information and your student’s grade level. Enrollment dates are August 2, 12 noon – 8 pm, and August 3, 8 am – 2 pm, at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School.
For the 2021-2022 school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is continuing their commitment to provide meals free of charge for our students. If there is a balance over $5 in your student’s lunch account from the 2020-2021 school year, you may request a refund. Please complete the attached survey for that refund to be processed prior to enrollment. https://forms.gle/Hs9vNwTdAZR1285w8
USD 298 Lincoln is looking for a paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year. You can stop by the Board of Education office to pick up an application or visit our website. Completed applications and resumes are due as soon as possible. Call the BOE if you have questions. Thank you!
Our veggies are growing! There are four kinds of lettuce and basil growing in our Tower Garden. When ready to harvest the vegetables will be served to kids getting lunch through our Summer Grab & Go Meals program. Watch for more pictures! #fuelingkskids
2021 – 2022 School Year
PK-12 Enrollment @ LJSHS Commons
August 2, 2021, 12 noon – 8 pm
August 3, 2021, 8 am – 2 pm
August 13, 2021 – First day of school - ½ day
K-5 @ LES – 1 pm dismissal;
Only 6th, 9th, and new students @ LJSHS – 1 pm dismissal
August 16, 2021 - All day
PK-12 grade
May 14, 2022, @ 10 am
LHS Class of 2022 Graduation
Please note:
All buildings will dismiss 1 hr. early on Wednesdays during 2021-22 year. No 4 year old PK on Wednesdays during the school year; 3 yr old PK will be held on Wednesdays-starting August 25.
Additional information will be mailed out in Enrollment Packets.
